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WX03 MXE

2003 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,449 mi
Last recorded108,449 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 MXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 108,449 miles

headlights little dim

Pass 5 Apr 2019 101,571 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,631 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Apr 2018 99,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 94,416 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tailgate shocker not working

Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,415 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure door (8.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear tailgate shocker not working

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 90,355 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 86,976 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 84,456 miles

both front wish bone bushes worn

n/s front wheel barring slighty worn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,508 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 72,491 miles

Both front tyres ON the legal limit of 1.6mm

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 65,253 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 56,584 miles

both front arm bushes splitting

both rear wings damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,780 miles

corrosion tail pipe

rear number plate seperating

Pass 4 Apr 2008 38,573 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,540 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,107 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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WX03 MXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX03 MXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WX03 MXE registered?

WX03 MXE is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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